7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4778: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Sep 10 2007(Updated: )

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the content component (com_content) in Joomla! 1.5 Beta1, Beta2, and RC1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter parameter in an archive action to (1) archive.php, (2) category.php, or (3) section.php in models/. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-4777.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla=1.5.0_rc1
Joomla=1.5.0_beta2
Joomla=1.5.0_beta1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4778?

    CVE-2007-4778 is considered a medium to high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4778?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-4778, upgrade Joomla to a version that is not affected, such as any version newer than 1.5.0_RC1.

  • What versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2007-4778?

    CVE-2007-4778 affects Joomla versions 1.5.0_beta1, 1.5.0_beta2, and 1.5.0_RC1.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2007-4778?

    CVE-2007-4778 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-4778?

    Yes, there are known exploits that demonstrate the SQL injection vulnerabilities present in CVE-2007-4778.

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